Did I run over someone in a past life?

Good and bad news today. Not too bad though. The good news is I don't have to have tests on my kidneys. My Onc told me today she doesn't believe I have a problem as I don't present with any of the 'normal' symptoms to indicated kidney damage and the antibiotics are kicking in and seem to be doing the trick. We will keep an eye on it though. The bad news came when I then went to see the Haematologist next. I was hoping to be put on a tablet form of Clexane instead of having twice daily injections which have left my poor thighs black and blue and I'm literally running out of spots to put the needle next (not a fan of needles in the buttocks thank you very much). Sadly I will need to continue having injections for another six months at least, Doc says she isn't keen on the tablet form as not enough is known about what it could adversely effect when it comes to all my other treatments. But I will only need one needle a day which is something. Another shock is that I may have to continue blood thinning meds for the rest of my life. I hate needles!!!!!! Arrrrrrr. Although in the future I may be able to switch to warfarin. Had twelve vials of blood taken for testing to see if I'm predisposed to DVTs (and other assorted tests) and if we need to decide on the lifetime supply. I really hope my veins aren't packing it in after all the time as the path nurse had a lot of trouble finding a functioning vein in my right arm and had to swap to the left. Consequently my right arm is now well bruised and the left one bled look the proverbial stuck pig due to the thinners. I was walking to my car when I felt my arm was wet and blood was running down my arm. I hastily retreated back to pathology and had to sit there for another 15 minutes before the bleeding stopped. That's scary! It's brought home how careful I'll need to be. Oh well things could be a lot worse I know and I can count myself lucky in that. I'm not doing too badly compared to some of our pink sisters so I'm thinking of all of you right now and sending hugs. Lots of love Janey xxx